Feature Request: Option to Disable Auto-Update and Improve Bookmark Grid Customization

[tasin]

Hi Brave Team,

I have a couple of feature requests that I believe would improve the user experience for many of us:

1. Option to Disable Auto-Updates:
   Please consider allowing users to disable automatic updates. While I understand the importance of security, I prefer to manage updates manually. I take full responsibility for my system’s security and have never faced issues despite not using antivirus software.
   Forced updates take up extra space and can negatively impact performance on older hardware. Having the choice to update only when I decide would be much appreciated.
2. Customizable Bookmark Grid:
   It would be incredibly helpful if we could customize the number of rows and columns shown in the bookmarks grid on the new tab page. I have a large number of bookmarks and find the current layout limiting.
   Additionally, please consider improving the navigation between bookmark pages/slides. Clicking the small dots to switch slides is inconvenient. A scroll or swipe feature would greatly enhance usability.

Thank you for your time and for the work you’re doing on Brave.

[robertdan]

@tasin

Hi Brave Team,

I have a couple of feature requests that I believe would improve the user experience for many of us:

1. Option to Disable Auto-Updates:
   Please consider allowing users to disable automatic updates. While I understand the importance of security, I prefer to manage updates manually. I take full responsibility for my system’s security and have never faced issues despite not using antivirus software.
   Forced updates take up extra space and can negatively impact performance on older hardware. Having the choice to update only when I decide would be much appreciated.
2. Customizable Bookmark Grid:
   It would be incredibly helpful if we could customize the number of rows and columns shown in the bookmarks grid on the new tab page. I have a large number of bookmarks and find the current layout limiting.
   Additionally, please consider improving the navigation between bookmark pages/slides. Clicking the small dots to switch slides is inconvenient. A scroll or swipe feature would greatly enhance usability.

Thank you for your time and for the work you’re doing on Brave.

Some people were talking about the Brave browser updates and how they prefer more control, like turning off auto-updates and customizing the bookmark grid. Someone compared it to services they use in daily life, like MyProMeals in Houston. They said just like how they prefer choosing their own meals and delivery schedule with MyProMeals, they also want the freedom to manage browser settings themselves. The main idea is that users like when they have simple control over features, whether it’s about food delivery or software updates. Having flexible options makes things easier for different types of users.

[tasin]

You are right. They should do something about it. Also, fix the start page so that we can add more columns and rows.

[Chocolate]

@tasin

Option to Disable Auto-Updates:
Please consider allowing users to disable automatic updates. While I understand the importance of security, I prefer to manage updates manually. I take full responsibility for my system’s security and have never faced issues despite not using antivirus software.
Forced updates take up extra space and can negatively impact performance on older hardware. Having the choice to update only when I decide would be much appreciated.

@tasin Hello, here is an open topic. from the automatic update discussion and on github

The option to turn ON / OFF Automatic Updates. Please

I really like Brave. It’s faster than the other browsers and for someone who doesn’t have top speed internet it’s very useful to have a browser like Brave. And I like what you’re doing for privacy and how you want to change internet advertising and all the rest. But this morning there was an automatic update and it caught me by surprise and I didn’t like it. I may have clicked on the green Update Brave arrow believing it would lead me to a page where I would see what the update is and then I …

Add a "Disable autoupdate" feature (disable updates)